Pronunciation of 'Rheumatology'
The word 'Rheumatology' refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. It is pronounced as /ˌruː.məˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/ in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Rheumatology' originates from the Greek word 'rheuma,' meaning 'flowing' or 'discharge,' combined with '-logy,' meaning 'study of.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, such as arthritis and autoimmune disorders.
Pronounced as ‘roo-muh-TAH-luh-jee,’ with stress on the third syllable. ‘Roo’ as in ‘room,’ ‘muh’ as in ‘mother,’ ‘tah’ as in ‘taco,’ ‘luh’ as in ‘luck,’ and ‘jee’ as in ‘gene.’